Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Re:new Project's refugee artisans make masks for World Relief's new arrivalsMay 31, 2020 11:00 pm - To celebrate World Refugee Day June 20, Re:new Project and World Relief DuPageAurora/Chicago are collaborating to bring awareness to the global refugee crisis while deal...
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St. Charles church's free spaghetti dinner re-opens with drive-throughMay 29, 2020 6:00 am - When things got difficult for families during the recession a decade ago, area churches began offering free monthly meals on various nights. It lifted spirits, brought f...
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The Sound Center receives grant for Parkinson's therapyMay 28, 2020 11:00 pm - The Sound Center in Oak Brook has been awarded another grant to assist with Parkinson's therapy programs. The grant will support continued growth of SPEAK OUT! and LOUD ...
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Grub Grab pop-up food pantry helps hungry Lake County residentsMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - The Grub Grab is a go. Every Thursday at 1 p.m., a parking space at the Long Lake Metra station transforms into a pop-up food pantry providing free meals for anyone in n...
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Pop-up Food Pantry provides food for families in need in AuroraMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - Balancing three gallons of milk, Nicholas Thompson hurried toward a waiting vehicle. The Aurora resident was one of many people who volunteered Thursday to help others ...
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Aurora to offer pop-up food pantry ThursdayMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - To help meet the growing food needs in the community amid the COVID-19 crisis, the city of Aurora is collaborating with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the Quad County ...
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Elk Grove groups holding food drive SaturdayMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - The Rotary Club of Elk Grove Village is partnering with the Lions Club of Elk Grove Village, the Elk Grove Chamber and several other organizations in the village to host...
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Good News: Young violinist brings happiness to residents of Clearbrook homesMay 27, 2020 6:00 am - Justin Coleman, 13, of Arlington Heights only learned to play the violin three years ago. But he has mastered the instrument so quickly that last fall, he auditioned and...
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Drive-through event to provide fruits and vegetablesMay 27, 2020 1:00 am - Community Action Partnership of Lake County is hosting its second fresh vegetables and fruit drive-through giveaway from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday at 2200 Sheridan Road, Zion...
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Maryville Academy to host its first virtual fundraiser June 1-5May 26, 2020 11:00 pm - After postponing two of its fundraisers when the stay-at-home order was enforced in March, Maryville finds a creative way to raise money for the children and its life-ch...